Vinyl Ficus #3 & 4, 2010, vinyl, mylar, thread, lacing, wire, ~18 x 12 x 12 inches / 45 x 30 x30 cm each

In 2010 I made a ficus out of gold mylar. Actually it was gold mylar that was laminated on some kind of white plastic/poly sheeting. I’ve been looking high and low for that material again, with no luck at all.

Working with materials is challenging. I feel like many materials I use are often discontinued.

In searching for silver mylar, imagine my surprise to find this:

ficus on mylar

I love how the plant stands in as an object to demonstrate reflexivity, yet the photo is framed like a portrait.